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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.28, 1,406.52 and 613.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.28, 1,406.52 and 613.92 is: 920.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.28 : 1,406.52 = 613.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.28/1,406.52 = 613.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.28x = 1,406.52 × 613.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.28x = 863,490.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,490.76/938.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.29

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